Gelb

Gelb Meaning & Origin

About Gelb
The surname Gelb is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gelb," meaning "yellow." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who dyed or sold yellow-colored goods. The name Gelb may also have been used as a nickname for someone with fair or yellowish hair or complexion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gelb is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gelb: 1,485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,572
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gelb based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gelb is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 L B
🌐 IPA
/ʤɛlb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', 'JLP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gelb in Braille

Here's how to represent Gelb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gelb in braille

How to sign the name Gelb using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gelb using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gelb in sign language

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